“Contents,” New Era, May 2007, 1 New Era May 2007 Volume 37, Number 5 Contents The Message: The Unseen Power 2 President Boyd K. Packer The priesthood can be a guiding and protecting power in your life. Knock Again 8 Sedley Parkinson Dad and I were the home teachers. Would this family ever let us in? Idea List: Priesthood Power 11 Here are some ways to support those who hold the Aaronic Priesthood. The Worth of Weeds 12 Riley M. Lorimer It took distance to see how beautiful something as simple as a weed could be. Q&A: Questions and Answers 14 I just received my patriarchal blessing. What do I need to learn from it? New Era Poster: Sharing Time 17 Play It Again, Sam 18 Janet Thomas Samantha Southwick learned to succeed from her failures. “This Is Ace” 22 Ace Stryker It was just a simple prayer, but the answer came quickly. Right on Key 24 Danielle Nye Poulter William Joseph chose not to use his talent to promote unworthy entertainment. Why I Believe the Book of Mormon 28 Don Searle It’s not enough to know in your mind. You need to know in your heart. Brothers 30 Richard M. Romney Matt and Mark Fletcher are great examples of what brothers should be. Injured and Alone 34 Marli Walker A family story about prayer continues to be an inspiration. The Extra Smile 37 What’s Up? 38 Ponder, Pray, Perform, Persevere 40 Elder W. Craig Zwick When we’re creating a life plan for ourselves, we need to allow the Lord to be the architect of that plan. Instant Messages 44 Feeding the hungry; choosing the Lord’s way; keeping the Sabbath holy; using the scriptures to get along with a boss. What’s in It for You 47 We’ve Got Mail 48 Poem: Escape 49 Sherrie Carter Cover: Samantha Southwick of Grand Blanc, Michigan, found her sport. See “Play It Again, Sam,” on p. 18. Cover photography: Janet Thomas (front) and Bob Stoner (back)